
Talking Travel with Wendy
Wendy Payne

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Travel with Wendy shares travel tips, hacks and really cool interviews with travel professionals, authors, small businesses and more! Visiting 32 countries and counting, I am a perpetual adventure seeker, hiker, and explorer AND I love to share. If I learn, you'll learn.
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When NOT to visit Hawaii
Talking Travel with Wendy
03/24/23 • 13 min
When NOT to visit Hawaii? This was such hard content to write. My Mama always said, "If you don't have anything nice to say..." but I feel like I have to share my experience because I certainly don't want my listeners to think it's all rainbows and unicorns when I travel. I'm a real travel writer and a huge sharer.
So here are my ten days in Hawaii on the Big Island, good eats, the activities I loved, and what we did discover. I share why I definitely know when NOT to visit Hawaii now and why.
⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:00 Why I had to record this
1:49 Didn't expect the expense
2:31 TRAVEL TIP: When visiting expensive destinations...do this!
3:06 Where we stayed
3:27 Volcano National Park, Kilauea Military Camp and more
4 :57 Good Eats
5:08 Big Island Gourmet Market
5:37 Island Greens
5:56 A'Bays Island Grill
6:18 Foster's Kitchen
7:08 Hilo Bay Club
7:41 Kula Shaved Ice
8:27 Swimming with the Manta Rays
9:20 Sea Bands
9:35 Black Sand Beach
10:35 Rainbow Falls
11:27 So this is why...when NOT to visit Hawaii
11:49 And the hits keep coming...
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I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and compassion. ©Travel with Wendy supports and promotes small businesses around the globe.
It's always an adventure when you ©Travel with Wendy!
Thanks to David Hyde music, Acoustic/Folk Instrumental for my awesome music for this podcast and video podcast. You can find him on SoundCloud for the background music!
Contact information:
Blog:
Welcome to the Travel with Wendy Podcast
I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.
It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy!
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Olive Hill Farm - Agriturismo in ITALY
Talking Travel with Wendy
11/29/23 • 15 min
This past fall I had the lovely opportunity to visit the Lazio province of #Italy and be introduced to Emma and Scott, owners of Olive Hill Sabina. This special olive farm just outside of Rome makes a great day trip or #weekend #getaway to learn all about the process from planting to harvest to tasting. A truly immersive experience.
Here is a little bit of our interview -
⏱️TIMELINE⏱️
1:33 How it all began
2:19 Olive Hills Sabina.com
4:50 Oops, lost in translation
6:11 Olive Farming 101
7:18 Unconventional choices on purpose
8:00 Organic Certification Requirements
8:45 Markets
9:23 Well-oiled
9:48 Experiences on the Farm
11:08 Bed & Breakfast - OPENING SOON!
11:51 Local sites to see & more
13:08 Easy to get to from Rome and around Italy!
14:05 Olive Hill Info on social media
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I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and compassion. ©Travel with Wendy supports and promotes small businesses around the globe.
Welcome to the Travel with Wendy Podcast
I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.
It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy!
Contact information:
Newsletter
Blog
Vlog
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#34 - Elevation Bistro in Mentone, Alabama
Talking Travel with Wendy
09/23/20 • 21 min
In #Mentone #Alabama there is a #brand #new #restaurant on top of Lookout Mountain - I was so lucky to interview #creative #chef and #entrepreneur, Kevin Dunlap for Elevation Bistro. His vision for a cozy, rustic restaurant that serves #local and #regional sourced ingredients is so impressive.
I loved connecting with him and learning all about his journey, our shared passions for supporting small business and how his experience and real-life education brought him to the mountain. Find out more in this week's podcast!
Website
https://www.facebook.com/elevationmentone/
⏱Timeline⏱
1:00 Introductions
1:55 Canyon Grill - Lookout Mountain, Georgia
2:20 Creative Beginnings
2:48 Cafe Gondalier, Boulder, CO
3:03 Food Service Connections
4:40 Southern Ties
5:34 Restaurateur
6:19 Name Challenge & Vision
7:45 Creative Menu
7:56 Local & Regional Sources
9:28 Food Movement - Farm to Table
10:54 Farmer Synergy
11:52 Clean ingredients, great food
15:33 Making reservations - Open Table
16:03 COVID19 guidelines
17:25 Local Burger 🍔
17:53 Social Connections - Facebook & Instagram (sneak peek at the menu)
19:24 Farmers Market of Mentone
✏️ Check out my BLOG for inspiration! https://travelwithwendy.net/
I love to connect people with the world through unique adventures.
I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature and compassion.
It's always an adventure when you ©Travel with Wendy!
Thanks to David Hyde music, Acoustic/Folk Instrumental for my awesome music for this podcast and video podcast. You can find him on SoundCloud for the background music!
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ROAD TRIP USA
Talking Travel with Wendy
09/18/21 • 9 min
This past summer, I had the opportunity to take an amazing #roadtrip from Alabama to Colorado! I visited fourteen #american states, visited tons of family and friends after a long year of COVID. I had a ball #rediscovering America. In this first blog of the series, I'm going to share my itinerary and highlights along the way. However, over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing more detailed information about each place I discovered.
⏱ TIMELINE ⏱
1:03 Plan your route
1:55 Create a calendar and travel route
2:29 Lots of travel surprises
3:03 Travel tip - Don't be afraid to ask?
3:49 SPECIAL TRAVEL TIP
4:10 Other accommodations along the road
4:54 Unique stays
5:41 Include your time to the itinerary
6:18 Cool stops along the way!
6:41 Plan for contingencies - Ooops, what now!
8:19 Enjoy the Ride 🚗
https://www.instagram.com/1818farms/
https://www.instagram.com/piperandleaf/
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I love to connect people with the world through unique adventures.
I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and
Welcome to the Travel with Wendy Podcast
I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.
It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy!
Contact information:
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Blog
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Villa Balbianello - Lake Como, Italy
Talking Travel with Wendy
11/04/22 • 7 min
Gorgeous estate, incredible views, movie set, weddings, and more #Villa Balbianello is a “MUST-SEE” while visiting #Lake #Como #Italy September 2022 I had the privilege of visiting Menaggio just down the road from the villa. This villa makes for a great day trip either by boat or by car.
Here is today's quick podcast to help you plan your next Como itinerary!
⏱TIMELINE⏱
:45 How to get there
1:50 Parking information and entrances
2:30 Tour Information by car, by boat AND Summer nights
3:07 Group Tours by Travel with Wendy
4:28 Movie set Magnet - BLOG
5:54 FAI Management - Historical Preservations
6:34 Continuing the day trip, next up Bellagio
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I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and compassion.
It's always an adventure when you ©Travel with Wendy!
Thanks to David Hyde music, Acoustic/Folk Instrumental for my awesome music for this podcast and video podcast. You can find him on SoundCloud for the background music!
Welcome to the Travel with Wendy Podcast
I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.
It's always an adventure when you Travel with Wendy!
Contact information:
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#35 Amazing Glass Blowing Art - Orbix Hot Glass
Talking Travel with Wendy
10/01/20 • 17 min
Enjoy this interview with #creatives, Cal and Christy Breed of @orbixhotglass and their #amazing #glass #blowing #art in Little River Canyon near #ftpayne #alabama. Recently, I took a #smallgroup on a #daytrip to make some blown glass paperweights at this beautiful studio and workshop set in the woods atop #lookoutmountain in northeast Alabama.
So cool - blowing air into a tube into #hot #molten glass to form shapes is a wonderful way to learn #new skills and have a lot of #fun. Cal and his crew are especially patient and I'd like to give a huge shout-out to Mark Leputa https://www.facebook.com/markleputaglass/
For hanging with my ladies who were excited and a little anxious about working with the hot fires. Talented folks making unbelievable creations.
If you are interested in making personal #glassornaments for the holidays they have a wonderful schedule on their website with all the details - https://orbixhotglass.com/events/
⏱TIMELINE⏱
1:30 Mark walks us through safety brief
2:00 How to Book a Class
2:24 Trying out the skills
2:55 Interview with Christy
3:45 Early beginnings
4:10 Cam Langley, Mentor
5:00 College Years and Training
6:00 Lookout Mountain location
10:00 Blowing Glass
14:00 Social Media & Website
https://www.instagram.com/orbixhotglass/
https://www.facebook.com/orbixhotglass
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Where to EAT in St. Croix - US Virgin Islands!
Talking Travel with Wendy
06/26/21 • 10 min
Join me today for an amazing #foodie #podcast - I had so much fun figuring out where to eat in St. Croix! I am so thankful to my friend Candy, who lives on the island and introduced me to so many culinary treasures. I couldn't help but share with you!
Thanks to Wendy from www.gotostcroix.com for introducing us to Merryn from Nidulari! And Amy who introduced us to Chris from Sand Castle on the Beach! What a fun foodie experience we had. This culture queen was so psyched!
Here's my list of 7 eateries that will knock your socks off!
⏱TIMELINE ⏱
1:00 - Polly's at the Pier
1:52 - TOAST Diner
3:07 - Sand Castle on the Beach
4:34 - SALT Great Pond
6:00 - Rum Runners Restaurant
7:13 - Maria's Cantina
8:26 - Nidulari Artisanal Bakery
If you visit these, please be sure to tell them I sent ya!
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I love to connect people with the world through unique adventures.
I hope my videos and podcasts inspire people to explore and embrace the experience of traveling the world by connecting through humanity, love of nature, and compassion.
It's always an adventure when you ©Travel with Wendy!
Thanks to David Hyde music, Acoustic/Folk Instrumental for my awesome music for this podcast and video p
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TIVOLI - Villa D'Este - ITALY
Talking Travel with Wendy
07/30/22 • 6 min
This past spring my friend Candy and I explored the province of Lazio, #italy one of our #daytrips was visiting the town of Lazio and the Villa D'Este and #gardens. In today's podcast I talk about the gorgeous waterfalls, this 16th-century estate and villa, and the expansive grounds. Also, the town of #tivoli has so many sites to see, you will want to make it a long day trip from Rome or a stop on your way to Tuscany, Perugia or Venice. Here we go...
⏱TIMELINE⏱
:35 Visiting Tivoli and day tripping
1:00 History of the town
1:32 Great Eats - L'Angolino Mirko
2:11 Travel Tips - Ristorante - Coperto
2:47 Visiting the Gardens
4:21 Rocca Pia
4:48 Hadrian's Villa
5:20 Grand Cascatadi Falls
6:04 More gardens next time!
BLOG: https://travelwithwendy.net/2022/07/24/tivoli-italy/
Get your guide - Combo ticket for Hadrian's Villa & Villa D'Este from RomeGet your guide - Villa d'EsteJoin us for a GROUP ADVENTURE: https://travelwithwendy.net/group-tours/
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I travel the globe interviewing really cool people and small hospitality businesses and tourism businesses from around the world. Join me each week as I discover and share something or someone new.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Talking Travel with Wendy have?
Talking Travel with Wendy currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Talking Travel with Wendy cover?
The podcast is about Culture, World, Exploration, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Entrepreneurship, Adventure, Podcasts, Hiking, Tour, Business and Travel.
What is the most popular episode on Talking Travel with Wendy?
The episode title '#13 Outdoor Writer & Hiking Guide - Johnny Molloy' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Talking Travel with Wendy?
The average episode length on Talking Travel with Wendy is 15 minutes.
How often are episodes of Talking Travel with Wendy released?
Episodes of Talking Travel with Wendy are typically released every 7 days, 20 hours.
When was the first episode of Talking Travel with Wendy?
The first episode of Talking Travel with Wendy was released on Jan 11, 2020.
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